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When setting the Self-timer and the Manual Focus mode at the same time, set the Self-timer first.
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When zooming with the shooting distance set less than 0.3 m (1.0 ft.), focus is not possible in some zooming ranges.
In this case, the shooting distance display in the Monitor lights in red as a warning.
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Displayed distance and the actual focus distance differ when an accessory lens converter is used. Advanced Operation
Situations Where Autofocus May not Work as Expected
Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. You can Autofocus as detailed below.
1.
No subject detail for Autofocus system.
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Very dark subjects.
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Scenes with a pronounced difference in brightness (such as a subject in the shade with the sun in the
background).
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Low-contrast scenes (such as a subject whose clothing is the same color as a wall or other background).
In these instances, the following alternative focus method is suggested.
Focus on a different subject located at the same distance and that has the same brightness but high contrast, use
Autofocus lock
, then recompose and shoot.
2.
Conflicting or confusing subject detail.
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Scenes with subjects located at different distances from the camera.
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Fast-moving subjects
In these instances, the following alternative focus method is suggested.
Focus on a different subject located at the same distance and that has the same brightness, use
Autofocus lock
, then
recompose and shoot.
NOTE:
Focus lock
When you lock focus, make sure to mentally check the exposure as Auto exposure is locked at the same time.
Recording Movie/Movie Playback
Shooting Mode
/Playback Mode
/Playback Mode
A Movie can be recorded for a maximum of approx. 40 seconds. Each frame has NORMAL Image quality and is of QVGA
Image size (320 x 240 pixels). The recorded Movie image can be played back on the Monitor.
Movie shooting mode
1.
Select
"Continuous" > "Movie"
in the Shooting menu in mode.
2.
Fully depress the
SHUTTER RELEASE
button to start recording your movie.
3.
Fully depress the
SHUTTER RELEASE
button again to stop recording.
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If you forget to fully depress the
SHUTTER RELEASE
button to end the movie, the camera will automatically
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Nikon COOLPIX995 Digital Camera
3/15/2002
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